Kyte
Encyclopedia
Kyte are an electronic
indie pop
group, from Leicestershire
, England
.
Kyte comprise Nick Moon (vocals), Tom Lowe (guitars and keyboards), Scott Hislop (drums). Their earlier musical output was often labelled shoegazing
(or neo-shoegazing) and post rock but they have since moved into a more electro and pop influenced sound. Their debut single, "Planet", was released in 2007, the b-side of which, "Boundaries", was used in a trailer for the television series The Sopranos
in the United States
. Their debut album was released in 2008 on Kids Records (UK) / Erased Tapes Records
(EU) to generally positive reviews. The band toured the United Kingdom between March and May 2008 and appeared at some of the Summer festivals the same year. In April 2009 they released their second album Science For The Living in Japan. The two disc Japan release featured tracks taken from their 2008 Two Sparks, Two Stars EP, with the remaining tracks being new material. The bonus disc included a remix from The Joy Formidable
of the opening track on Disc 1 "Eyes Lose Their Fire".
The band also performed at the 10th Anniversary Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
On 19 April 2010, they released a new album titled Dead Waves to mostly positive reviews in the media. A new as yet untitled album is expected early 2012.
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
group, from Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Kyte comprise Nick Moon (vocals), Tom Lowe (guitars and keyboards), Scott Hislop (drums). Their earlier musical output was often labelled shoegazing
Shoegazing
Shoegazing is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged from the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. It lasted there until the mid 1990s, with a critical zenith reached in 1990 and 1991...
(or neo-shoegazing) and post rock but they have since moved into a more electro and pop influenced sound. Their debut single, "Planet", was released in 2007, the b-side of which, "Boundaries", was used in a trailer for the television series The Sopranos
The Sopranos
The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Their debut album was released in 2008 on Kids Records (UK) / Erased Tapes Records
Erased Tapes Records
Erased Tapes Records is a London, United Kingdom based independent record label focusing on cinematic music which is widely regarded as very diverse in genres and styles. The company was established by German-born Robert Raths in early 2007...
(EU) to generally positive reviews. The band toured the United Kingdom between March and May 2008 and appeared at some of the Summer festivals the same year. In April 2009 they released their second album Science For The Living in Japan. The two disc Japan release featured tracks taken from their 2008 Two Sparks, Two Stars EP, with the remaining tracks being new material. The bonus disc included a remix from The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable are a three-piece band formed in 2007 in North Wales and currently located in London, England. The band consists of Ritzy Bryan , Rhydian Dafydd , and Matt Thomas ....
of the opening track on Disc 1 "Eyes Lose Their Fire".
The band also performed at the 10th Anniversary Summer Sonic Festival in Japan.
On 19 April 2010, they released a new album titled Dead Waves to mostly positive reviews in the media. A new as yet untitled album is expected early 2012.
Albums
- Kyte (2008) Kids (UK), Erased Tapes (EU)
- Science For The Living (2009) Rallye (JP)
- Dead Waves (2010) Kids (EU) Rallye (JP)
EPs
- Switch Motion To The Sky (2006) Self-released
- Two Sparks, Two Stars (2008) Kids
- Japan Tour EP (2008) Rallye (JP)
External links
- Photo gallery of Kyte at Summer Sundae 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/leicester/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_8911000/8911664.stm from BBC Radio LeicesterBBC Radio LeicesterBBC Radio Leicester is the BBC Local Radio service for the English counties of Leicestershire and Rutland. The station broadcasts from studios in Leicester on 104.9 FM, on DAB, and via the BBC iPlayer.-History:...
- Interview with Kyte on new music community Bangingdrum.com
- Kyte live in China, Shanghai CityMoments.cn